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FCT Getting Better Under Wike 50 Years After Creation —Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has praised the performance of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying Abuja is witnessing significant transformation under his leadership, 50 years after the creation of the nation’s capital. Tinubu made the remarks at a special thanksgiving dinner held in Abuja to celebrate the inauguration of 31 proje
Rescued Oyo Teacher Says Kidnappers Blindfolded Victims, Banned Prayers In Jesus’ Name
One of the teachers rescued after spending 56 days in the custody of kidnappers in Oyo State, Zacchaeus Olatunde, has recounted the harrowing ordeal, revealing that the captives were permanently blindfolded, barred from praying in the name of Jesus for weeks and lived each day uncertain whether they would ever regain their freedom. Olatunde disclosed […]
JUST-IN: Tinubu Signs Executive Order To Regulate Virtual Assets, Establishes Inter-Agency Council
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, establishing a new regulatory framework aimed at harmonising the oversight of virtual assets and strengthening governance of Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. The Executive Order, which takes immediate effect, creates a Virtual Asset Council to coord
Northern Youth Assembly Seeks Transparent Probe Into Mary Habila’s Death At Umahi’s Residence
The Northern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) has called for an independent, transparent, and credible investigation into the death of 26-year-old Mary Habila, who reportedly died on June 27, 2026, at the private residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The group said the […]
UNDP, EU Urge Data Transparency To Improve Nigeria’s Credit Profile
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union (EU) have urged the federal government to sustain ongoing economic reforms, strengthen institutions and improve data transparency if Nigeria is to attain an investment-grade sovereign credit rating and significantly reduce its cost of borrowing. The call was made on Thursday at the high-l
BBNaija Season 11 To Premiere July 26, Winner To Receive N160m Prize
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 11th edition of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality television show will premiere on Sunday, July 26, with the winner set to receive a record-breaking grand prize of N160 million. The announcement was made during a press briefing on Wednesday, where the organisers revealed that this year’s prize is […]
Judges’ Welfare Essential For Judicial Independence — FCT Chief Judge
The Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, has said that improving the welfare of judicial officers is critical to safeguarding judicial independence, insisting that adequate living and working conditions are fundamental to the effective administration of justice. Justice Baba-Yusuf made the assertion on W
EFCC Arraigns 2 FCDA Officials Over Alleged Sale Of FCT Staff Houses
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two officials of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) over the alleged illegal sale of four Federal Capital Territory (FCT) staff houses in Abuja. The anti-graft agency said the defendants, Folashade Oketope and Mohammed Kabir Usman, were arraigned before Justice B.M. Bassi of the
Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of 48 Properties Linked To Ex-AGF Malami
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government after ruling that they were reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the judgme
NASS Won’t Oppose Tinubu Just To Prove Independence—Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the relationship between the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that cooperation between both arms of government should not be mistaken for a surrender of legislative independence. Speaking while declaring open the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, Akpabio said the l
2027: Don’t Help Tinubu Undermine Nigeria’s Democracy — ADC Tells Judiciary
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the judiciary of aiding efforts to undermine Nigeria’s democracy, urging judges to remain independent amid ongoing legal disputes involving the opposition party. The party’s Deputy National Financial Secretary, Oladimeji Fabiyi, made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview on Trust TV while reacting to the
US, Nigeria Deepen Security Cooperation, Target ISIS, Perpetrators Of Anti-Christian Violence
The United States and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation, with both countries pledging to intensify efforts to hold ISIS and those responsible for violence against Christians accountable. The commitment was disclosed by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria in a post published on its verified Facebook page on Tuesd
History Will Judge You By Your Courage, Not Your Laws– Shehu Sani Tells Lawmakers
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged members of the National Assembly to recognise that history will judge them not by the number of laws they pass or oversight functions they perform, but by the principled positions they take on issues of national importance. Sani made the remarks during the 2026 National Assembly Open […]
JUST-IN: Reps Withdraw State Police Bill, Adopt Tinubu’s Proposal
The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, opting instead to consider a similar Executive-sponsored proposal transmitted by President Bola Tinubu. The decision followed deliberations during Tuesday’s plenary, where lawmakers gave the Executive-backed state police constitutional ame
‘Abia, I’ll Be Your Next Governor’ — AAC Candidate Doris Ogala Declares
The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for Abia State, Doris Ogala, has stirred reactions on social media after declaring that she would become the state’s next governor, insisting that Abia residents have “no choice” but to accept her leadership. The Nollywood actress made the remarks during a TikTok Live session, a clip of which […]
How To Renew Your Passports Online: A Step-By-Step Guide For Nigerians Abroad
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has released a step-by-step guide to help Nigerians living abroad renew their passports online through its Contactless Passport Application System. The Service shared the guide on its official X handle on Tuesday, urging Nigerians in the diaspora to take advantage of the digital platform for passport renewal. Hereunder i
Tinubu Approves Upgrade Of Nasarawa Federal Polytechnic To Specialised Varsity
President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa, in a move aimed at strengthening technical education and advancing Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. The approval was announced in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Informat
2027 Poll: Labour Party Unveils Female Vice Presidential Candidate
The Labour Party has unveiled Hajja Bintu Konto as its vice presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, pairing her with the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke, as it positions itself ahead of the next presidential contest. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken
Trump Warns US Will ‘Completely Decimate’ Iran If It Tries To Assassinate Him
United States President Donald Trump has warned that the US military would “completely decimate” Iran if Tehran attempted to assassinate him, amid reports of an alleged Iranian plot targeting the American leader. Trump issued the warning in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, saying the United States had already prepared a massive […]